New Spy Video and Photos: BMW 1 Series F20

Next month, BMW will unveil the second generation 1 Series hatchback. The latest spy photos continue to show test mules carrying the usual BMW camouflage …

Next month, BMW will unveil the second generation 1 Series hatchback. The latest spy photos continue to show test mules carrying the usual BMW camouflage that hides the final and finest details. The dimensions of the new 1er are slightly larger than the current generation, proportions that keep BMW as an important player in the entry-level premium segment.

The F20 1 Series Hatchback will be offered with both three and five doors and will further differentiate themselves through the options offered, an Urban Line vs Sports Line, with different exclusive exterior colors, wheels or interior trim.

BMW will offer three non-metallic and three metallic exterior colors. An optional comfort package with 17 inches run-flat tires will be available. In the fall, the more sporty dynamic M Sport package will be introduced as well.

Initially, customers will have a choice between 4-cylinder turbocharged engines matted to a 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmissions.

Some features previously offered only in the 5 and 7 Series, will make their way into the new 1 Series family: lane departure warning, traffic sign detection, parking assistance and rear view camera.

First photos of the F21 BMW 1 Series with 3-doors have just surfaced on the interwebs. Autoblog.nl via Jokeforblog reveal patent drawings of the upcoming …

Alen Residovic

This city is BMW HEAVEN! :D I counted 32 BMWs on the 1:42 clip. JUST AMAZING! :D

Slowtyper

Is there any hope that we can buy the 5 dr hatch in North America?

http://www.bmwblog.com Horatiu B.

Unfortunately, no.

Dede

BMW will take big risks on the X6 and 5 GT but seems more intent on convincing themselves Americans won’t like a well done premium hatch. Makes no sense to me. How many would they have to sell here for it to be viable for import? I have never heard that answer. If there were 2,500 pre-orders would they bring it?

ric.architect

This is sad. So sad. I would even be willing to import a 5-door hatch from Canada if they sold them there. They are so sexy. I don’t want to buy another BMW (keep my 330i) until that hatch comes here or until the z1 (if ever).

subtotal

Check the video at 0:52 Another test mule comes from the other direction.

Tom

Only design complaint is that I wish the Hofmeister kink was smaller.

http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Don/100001736387747 John Don

BMW USA underlines the unpracticality of the American mindset when it comes to their north American cars.